講義内容詳細:地域研究(EU経済)(英語講義)

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年度/Academic Year 2020
授業科目名/Course Title (Japanese) 地域研究(EU経済)(英語講義)
英文科目名/Course Title (English) Area Studies (EU Economy)(in English)
学期/Semester 前期 単位/Credits 2
教員名/Instructor (Japanese) DUIGNAN,Rene
英文氏名/Instructor (English) DUIGNAN, Rene

講義概要/Course description
This class is a WEBEX Real-Time (LIVE) Online Seminar each Saturday at 3.05pm-4.35pm from (2 May - 8 August)

Meeting Link: https://aoyamagakuin.webex.com/aoyamagakuin-en/j.php?MTID=m8db0b6becea047797892d5886db2825e

WEBEX Meeting number: 572 188 063 + WEBEX Meeting Password: EE2020AGU2020

Just send an email to (Dr. Rene Duignan) at t00522@aoyamagakuin.jp to receive WEBEX invitation directly

The course is also in Course-Power with the WEBEX access links + Class Readings available there.

Content: This interactive course will focus on the European Union (EU) and the individual economies of some Member States. Major G7 economies such as Germany, France, Italy and the UK will be studied as well as the interesting characteristics of smaller European economies like Greece, Ireland and Sweden. Major topics like the European debt crisis, global migration, geopolitics and high youth unemployment will be assessed in order to understand the current and future challenges for Europe.
達成目標/Course objectives
The objectives are to provide an overview of Europe from both an economic and political perspective. It aims to give students a broad understanding of the EU which will allow useful comparison against major economies like the US, Japan and China. With the difficulty in studying overseas in this current period, this class provides a great opportunity for those students who still want to be able to improve their English ability while increasing their international knowledge and economic awareness
履修条件(事前に履修しておくことが望ましい科目など)/Prerequisite
No previous Economic or European studies knowledge is required. English skills useful but perfect English not required.
授業計画/Lecture plan
1
授業計画/Class Introduction to the European Economics
事前学習/Preparation Opening class so no pre-reading is required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of class pack and decision on whether to register in the class.
2
授業計画/Class Ireland - The Celtic Tiger + The Challenge of Youth Unemployment
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 1 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
3
授業計画/Class Germany - Education, Competitiveness and Fiscal Policy
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 2 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
4
授業計画/Class Sweden - Competitiveness and the Welfare State
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 3 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
5
授業計画/Class Italy - Economic and demographic similarities with Japan
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 4 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
6
授業計画/Class UK - Entering the Post-Brexit - Global Competitiveness
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 5 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report
7
授業計画/Class France - Structural Reform in the Global Context
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 6 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
8
授業計画/Class Greece - Economic Crisis and Recovery
事前学習/Preparation Preparationof Class Reading Pack 7 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
9
授業計画/Class The EU Economy as a Global Player
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 8 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
10
授業計画/Class Russia - Natural Resources and Geopolitics in Europe
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 10 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
11
授業計画/Class The Migration Challenge - Current and Future
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 10 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
12
授業計画/Class Central Eastern Europe - A difficult past but a bright future
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 11 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
13
授業計画/Class The Challenge of Populism vs Economic Reality
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 12 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
14
授業計画/Class Other European Issues on the horizon
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 13 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
15
授業計画/Class Class Conclusions + Round-table Discussion.
事前学習/Preparation Preparation of Class Reading Pack 14 required.
事後学習/Reviewing Review of reading materials and class notes in advance of Final Report.
授業方法/Method of instruction
One hour for lecture and 30 minutes for class discussion is the standard class structure.

成績評価方法/Evaluation
1 レポート Report 60%
2 平常点 In-class Points 40% Evaluations will be based upon class discussions 30% and class presentation 10%.
教科書/Textbooks
 コメント
Comments
1 Class materials will be provided free of charge. A text book will not be used.